RESIDENTS across the county felt proud of their communities as they reflected on the lives lost in the war during Remembrance Sunday services.

Communities came together right across Buckinghamshire to honour the heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their life for their country.

Streets and town centres were packed with people proudly wearing their poppies to stand shoulder to shoulder during services up and down the county, including services in High Wycombe's town centre, Aylesbury, Burnham, Chesham, Princes Risborough, and more.

In Aylesbury, crowds watched on as a procession of veterans, service personnel and cadets proudly laid poppy wreaths in the town's Market Square. Wreaths were laid and the town fell silent at the stroke of 11am.

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The Vice-Chairman of Buckinghamshire Council, Cllr Mimi Harker, led the service to remember the armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.

Bucks Free Press: R-L: Vice Chairman of Buckinghamshire Council Cllr Mimi Harker; Mayor of Aylesbury Cllr Steven

Also in attendance was the High Sheriff, the Mayor of Aylesbury, MP Rob Butler, Honorary Recorder, 7 Rifles, 710 Squadron, HMS Wildfire, RAF Halton, Royal British Legion, Bucks Fire & Service, Thames Valley Police, as well as several local organisations such as the Guides, prison service and more.

The service included words from Father Doug Zimmerman, a reading by Aylesbury Branch of RBL Vice Chairman Mr Brian Morris, the playing of the Last Post, a two minutes silence, the bugle call Reveille, familiar hymns and readings by other civic dignitaries.

Elsewhere, in Burnham a parade was being led by the Portsmouth Band who made their way back to the RBL club in the village where refreshments were provided having marched through the High Street.

Burnham resident Sarah Peplow said: "As a community we did ourselves proud this morning. Such a great show of numbers and during the silence you could hear a pin drop.

"Mr Slater and the vicar did a fantastic job delivering the service and all the wreath layers showed utmost respect.

"The young children especially touched my heart! Not to forget the incredible band who come every year from Portsmouth to lead our parade."

In North Buckinghamshire, residents in Drayton Parlsow had the privelege of witnessing a new memorial dedicated to the crew of the No. 419 Moose Squadron of the Canadian Air Force.

Councillor Joanne Bruce said: "This crew sadly died in a Lancaster which crashed in Drayton Parslow just after 1:30am on 6th March 1945, whilst returning from a mission in Germany. The youngest man who died at was just 19 years old.

"Nick brought this to the Parish Council's attention in 2021 and after correspondence with the Royal Canadian Air Force, Drayton Parslow Parish Council (DPPC) collaborated with Nick and commissioned the memorial."

If you have pictures of Remembrance Sunday services send them over to isabella.perrin@newsquest.co.uk to include in this next week's Bucks Free Press.